Project Manager

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Purpose Statement**

To manage and execute the delivery of internal SABS projects as assigned, within budget, by due date and according to specification (quality and scope). Includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of the delivery team towards realising the project’s objective and outputs.

**About SABS**

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS), promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services, and render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith. Working for the SABS opens the mind to the world around you. We offer diverse career paths in dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises talent and potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace.

SABS is an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment will be done in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and our EE Policy.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Diploma + Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in Information Science, Technology Management, Business Management, Project Management or a related field (NQF Level 7)

Formal Project Management Certification is essential (e.g. PMBOK, Prince2, etc.)

8 years relevant work experience in project management

4 years specialist experience

Proven track record in managing complex projects

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Functional Management**
- Define project objectives in support of business requirements as stipulated in the project justification proposal with supporting project benefit measurements
- Acquire approval of the project management plan which includes all areas required to manage the various project phases
- Ensure that the project management plan is within the parameters of the approved project justification parameters
- Design and manage project control mechanisms to track project progress against the agreed upon project management plan
- Establish and manage project administration and infrastructure protocols to support project delivery and control
- Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the project costs and mitigate and report on any variances.
- Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the project cost.
- Plan, manage and direct the formal closure of the of the project.
- Report on project progress and develop direct communications channels for the project
- Plan and execute the project communication plan in order to maintain the required stakeholder and user satisfaction levels throughout the project
- Plan and define suitable mechanisms to transition the project’s outputs to business so that ownership and accountability is moved from the project to the relevant stakeholders in due course
- Establish and maintain a project escalation process within the various project work teams, the project management team and the project steering committee.
- Assess and define issues and risks (quantitative and qualitative) and formulate response plans to address the issues and risks in terms of cost, time and scope
- Track and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective measures and actions to ensure project performance in terms of quality, time and cost.

**Risk and Compliance Management**
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

**Stakeholder Management**
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
- Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that project management best practices are implemented across the organisation.
- Align project activities across sphere of control to ensure engagements and projects are well